Hidden Gem Coordinates・Sleeping with the Pagoda

Zhiyin Hotel is tucked away in Building E of the West Pedestrian Street at the North Square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Open the window, and the millennium-old pagoda greets you—just a 5-minute walk to the dazzling lights of the Tang Paradise. Wake up to the pagoda’s silhouette at dawn and fall asleep to the melody of the music fountain. This dreamy spot is like a "cheat code" for Xi’an travel photography! 📸 Photo Guide・Frame the Perfect Shot! ① **Pagoda Window Frame** Book a pagoda-facing room where the floor-to-ceiling window frames the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda like a natural oil painting. Best shot at 6-7 AM when morning mist veils the pagoda—no filter needed for cinematic vibes! ② **Zen Courtyard Hideaway** In the bamboo-shaded courtyard, don a Hanfu and hold a round fan, posing against stone paths and grey tiles for a "Tang Dynasty imperial garden" aesthetic (spot: central bamboo area). ③ **Light & Shadow Corridor** The "Light"-themed room’s ripple-projection wall is perfect for slow-shutter shots of flowing light. Spin in a tulle dress for an instant magazine cover. ④ **Rooftop Sunset Silhouette** Head to the 2nd-floor terrace at 18:00. Capture backlit silhouettes with the pagoda, then snap the "blue hour" as fountain lights flicker on—pure magic! 🚶‍♂️ **Nearby Stroll・Time-Travel to Tang Splendor** • **Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Music Fountain**: Most spectacular at 19:00/21:00 (best views from select hotel rooms)—feel like the fountain dances just for you! • **Tang Paradise**: Fully lit after 19:30. Meet the "Doll Lady" performers (arrive early to queue).